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Prison-Coin #4 => 4th of 15 coins (Bithynia, Kalchedon Siglos)Bithynia, Kalchedon AR Siglos Bullc. 340-320 BC Diameter: 17 mm Weight: 5.31 grams Obverse: KALC (KALX) Kalchedon/Calchedon? ... Bull standing on corn ear Reverse: "mill-sail" incuse Reference: SNG Cop 348 Other: Comes with old CNG tag that describes it as good VF. Banker's mark on both sides. Nice grey toning. An attractive piece  ... another Bull for the ol' stable!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice coin! Once again you obtain some really good coins. Way beyond my current budget. lol
Keep em coming, coin brother!
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Canada
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Another nice piece Steve!
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United States
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United States
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Corn comes from the Latin word for grain (granum), and through the ages it's been used indiscriminately for whatever grain happens to predominate in a particular region. Maize is, of course, a product of the New World. No historical evidence suggests that any European had encountered it before Christopher Columbus landed in Cuba. The Romans would have called it granum, thus more than likely wheat for more pasta  |
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United States
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haha thanks for explaining that bing!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As I run off to work,just want to comment on this great looking coin,awesome...  ...  ..  .. Steve you sure have some really nice coins...  |
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United States
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Still hard to believe you only got 15 coins Steve. I was thinking it was going to be at least twice that Lol I kid. Another nice addition  |
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Canada
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That one I really like (but that you already know  ) |
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United States
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thanks for the coin-compliments, fellas ... Sadly, with Christams and my truck insurance both hitting me in December, I ran out of money after those 15 coins!!  ... but pay-day is Friday!! |
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Posted 12/11/2012 08:07 am
